James Vaughters

Pittsburgh Steelers, Defensive End
Age: 31-156d (Jun 27, 1993)
Exp: 3 Years
Country: US
College: Stanford
Drafted: Undrafted, GB, 2015
Agent(s): Frederick Lyles (NZONE Sports Management)
INACTIVE

2022-2022 Free Agent

James Vaughters signed a 1 year , $965,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including an average annual salary of $965,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $965,000
Average Salary:
$965,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2023 / UFA
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2022 29 $965,000 0.46% $965,000 $965,000 -
2023 30
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2022 29 $965,000 $965,000 0.46% -
2023 30
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2022 29 $965,000 $965,000 $965,000 $965,000 $965,000
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2021-2022 Free Agent

James Vaughters signed a 1 year , $850,000 contract with the Atlanta Falcons, including an average annual salary of $850,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $850,000
Average Salary:
$850,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2023 / UFA
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2020-2020

James Vaughters signed a 1 year , $675,000 contract with the Chicago Bears, including an average annual salary of $675,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $675,000
Average Salary:
$675,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2021 / ERFA
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2019-2020

James Vaughters signed a 2 year , $1,080,000 contract with the Chicago Bears, including an average annual salary of $540,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $1,080,000
Average Salary:
$540,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2021 / ERFA
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2016-2016

James Vaughters signed a 1 year , $450,000 contract with the San Diego Chargers, including an average annual salary of $450,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $450,000
Average Salary:
$450,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2017 / ERFA
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2015-2017

James Vaughters signed a 3 year , $1,580,000 contract with the Green Bay Packers, including $5,000 signing bonus, $5,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $526,667.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $1,580,000
Average Salary:
$526,667
Signing Bonus:
$5,000
GTD at Sign:
$5,000
Total GTD:
$5,000
Free Agent:
2018 / RFA
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Seasons

3 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$1,748,972

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2015 22
Retained
Retained
$19,800
$5,000
$19,800
$24,800
2019 26
Retained
Retained
Retained
Retained
Retained
$70,093
$29,117
$29,117
$29,117
$8,000
$94,893
$124,010
$153,127
$182,244
$190,244
2020 27
Active
$898,842
$1,089,086
2021 28
Active
Retained
$472,220
$187,666
$1,561,306
$1,748,972
Total
$1,748,972

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 $19,800 $5,000 - - - - $24,800
2 $818,354 - - - - $245,935 $1,064,286
1 $659,886 - - - - - $659,886
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2015
22
$19,800
$5,000
$19,800
$5,000
$19,800
$24,800
2019
26
$48,000
$29,118
$29,118
$29,118
$8,000
$22,093
$70,093
$29,117
$29,117
$29,117
$8,000
$94,893
$124,010
$153,127
$182,244
$190,244
2020
27
$675,000
$223,842
$898,842
$1,089,086
2021
28
$472,220
$187,666
$472,220
$187,666
$1,561,306
$1,748,972
Total
$1,498,040
$5,000
$245,935
$1,748,972

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 $19,800 $5,000 - - - - $24,800
2 $818,354 - - - - $245,935 $1,064,286
1 $659,886 - - - - - $659,886

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2021 ATL 17 - 17 COVID-19
  • Aug 30, 2022 Waived by Pittsburgh (PIT), clearing $965,000 of cap
  • Aug 15, 2022 Signed a contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • May 02, 2022 Waived by Atlanta (ATL)
  • Nov 02, 2021 Signed to the active roster by Atlanta (ATL)
  • Sep 11, 2021 Signed to the active roster by Atlanta (ATL)
  • Sep 03, 2021 Signed to the practice squad by Atlanta (ATL)
  • Aug 31, 2021 Waived by Chicago (CHI)
  • Mar 03, 2021 Signed a 1 year $850,000 contract with Chicago (CHI)
  • Jan 02, 2020 Signed a reserve/future contract with Chicago (CHI)
  • Nov 21, 2019 Signed to the practice squad by Chicago (CHI)
  • Nov 19, 2019 Waived by Chicago (CHI)
  • Nov 17, 2019 Signed to the active roster by Chicago (CHI)
  • Nov 13, 2019 Signed to the practice squad by Chicago (CHI)
  • Nov 11, 2019 Waived by Chicago (CHI)
  • Nov 09, 2019 Signed to the active roster by Chicago (CHI)
  • Nov 07, 2019 Signed to the practice squad by Chicago (CHI)
  • Nov 04, 2019 Waived by Chicago (CHI)
  • Nov 02, 2019 Signed to the active roster by Chicago (CHI)
  • Oct 29, 2019 Signed to the practice squad by Chicago (CHI)
  • Sep 01, 2019 Signed to the practice squad by Chicago (CHI)
  • Aug 31, 2019 Waived by Chicago (CHI)
  • Jan 07, 2019 Signed a reserve/future contract with Chicago (CHI)
  • Sep 03, 2016 Waived by San Diego (SD)
  • Aug 16, 2016 Signed a contract with San Diego (SD)
  • May 02, 2016 Waived by New England (NE)
  • Jan 22, 2016 Signed a reserve/future contract with New England (NE)
  • Sep 05, 2015 Waived by Green Bay (GB)
  • May 15, 2015 Signed a 3 year $1.575 million contract with Green Bay (GB)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2021 ATL 10 0 211 23.30 1 8 4 4 1 0
2020 CHI 14 0 243 22.70 2 22 15 7 0 0
2019 CHI 3 0 26 11.50 0 3 3 0 0 0
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